Chapter 1351: The Shameless Zhang Family

Filled with anger, Zhang Xuan ultimately did not go. Frowning with confusion, he asked, "Little Princess, wasn't she engaged to that little genius of the Zhang family? As a member of the family, does this Zhang Chun dare to compete with the family head?"

"Compete? Of course he wouldn't dare, but... that little genius hasn't shown up, has he? I heard... a rumor!"

Yuan Xiao, looking like a thief, glanced around and, seeing no one nearby, breathed a sigh of relief and whispered via telepathy, "If this little genius hasn't appeared by April next year, the Zhang family won't break the engagement. It's highly likely they'll select a younger generation member of similar age and pure bloodline to complete the marriage... This Zhang Chun is among the candidates! Family marriages are mostly like this..."

"There's such a thing?"

His face flushed red, Zhang Xuan was nearly furious!

Earlier, although he was displeased with the little genius's marriage to Ruoxi, since both were super geniuses with the purest bloodlines of great families, even if he couldn't stand it, he could accept it.

But now, this little genius, disrespectful and always showing off without appearing, was bad enough... and now they want to find someone else for the marriage...

This was absolutely intolerable!

Luo Ruoxi is not a commodity; not just any Tom, Dick, or Harry is worthy of her!

And a millennia-old family, the best on the continent—utterly shameless to the extreme!

"If I get a chance to go to the Zhang family and don't turn it upside down, my surname isn't Zhang!"

Gritting his teeth, Zhang Xuan burned with rage.

"This is just what I heard; it might not be true..."

Seeing the young man's expression, Yuan Xiao explained, then continued, "The little princess of the Luo family is incomparably beautiful; everyone who sees her is infatuated. This Zhang Chun met her once and it's normal for him to like her... You know Luo Xuanqing, he's a sister fanatic. Anyone who dares to covet his sister is lucky not to be killed! So... once the fight between the two begins, no one can stop it..."

Recalling the few times he had seen them fight, Yuan Xiao couldn't help but shrink his neck.

Although his defense was invincible, if Luo Xuanqing truly used his bloodline power with full force, he definitely couldn't withstand it!

This humanoid tyrannosaurus, in the entire Saint Son Hall, could make countless enforcement elders headache—not just because of destruction, but more importantly, his unmatched combat strength.

"I understand. I'll set up a formation here. In a moment, as long as you lure the Hell Green Dragon Beast to the spot under your feet, I'll activate the formation to prevent it from escaping for a short time."

Suppressing his anger, Zhang Xuan waved his hand.

Daring to covet his girlfriend—he would definitely go see who this so-called divine being was later. If he truly angered him, he would poison him first!

He had just collected the venom of the Red-tailed Bee Queen, which could kill even a Saint Domain level 8 expert. The opponent was about the same strength as Luo Xuanqing and probably couldn't withstand it.

"Alright!"

Yuan Xiao nodded, his expression solemn. He lowered his body and rolled like a ball toward the cave.

At the cave entrance, he got stuck, struggled for a while, and finally squeezed in.

Seeing him enter the cave, Zhang Xuan took a deep breath. With a flick of his hand, hundreds of formation flags floated around him.

With his current strength, he could at most set up an early-stage level 8 formation; mid-stage was a bit beyond his reach.

However, to trap a Saint Domain level 8 sacred beast, without mid-stage peak or even late-stage... it was impossible.

"Still too weak..."

In terms of understanding formations, he could set up level 8 peak or even level 9 early-stage formations without issue, but lacking cultivation, any understanding was useless.

Formations of this level required an understanding of the void within the Void Entering Realm; otherwise, no matter how vigorous the true qi, it was of little use.

"Setting up a formation that permanently traps the opponent is indeed impossible, but... one that traps for half an hour should be doable... The Owl Trapping Formation will work!"

His mind raced, and in an instant, a formation emerged in his thoughts.

The Owl Trapping Formation, though only an eight-star low-grade peak formation, once inside, it was like entering a pitch-black night, sealing one's five senses and six consciousnesses, preventing even divine sense from spreading... Once trapped, one fell into eternal darkness, unable to find anything!

Legend has it that the senior who designed this formation once captured 108 owl sacred beasts skilled in night flight. After completing the formation, all were trapped inside, not one escaped... Hence the name.

For humans with compasses, it was not easy to trap them, but against sacred beasts, the effect was excellent. An hour was not guaranteed, but half an hour probably wouldn't be too difficult.

"Let's go with this!"

After deliberating several times and finding this formation the most suitable among those he could currently set up, he raised his brows and flicked his fingers.

Swish, swish, swish, swish!

In an instant, the formation flags shot out from before him, landing in all directions. With tremendous impact, they drilled into cracks in the earth and rocks, disappearing from sight.

Whether the formation flags were exposed on the ground or buried underground, as long as they found the center of spiritual energy flow, the effect was roughly the same.

After doing this, Zhang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief and waited for Yuan Xiao to come out.

Standing there for over ten minutes without Yuan Xiao emerging, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but frown.

Just pulling aggro—why was it taking so long?

"Let me go check."

With a jolt, he strode straight toward the cave. Before he could reach it, a fierce aura surged toward him. His pupils contracted as he unleashed Boundless Walker, darting forward at top speed.

Boom!

Even so, he was a fraction too slow. A colossal force swept in from behind, crashing against him like a giant wave.

Pfft!

A sweetness rose in his throat, and he was sent flying, slamming straight into the rock wall beside the cave, smashing a large crater.

Pale-faced, Zhang Xuan's body stiffened from the impact. He felt multiple muscle tears, and his bones seemed about to scatter, emitting a pain that came from the soul.

He was severely injured in one blow. Had it not been for the Heavenly Dao Golden Body, which had greatly improved to rival a half-step superior sacred artifact, he would have died on the spot.

"Who is it?"

With a muffled shout, he rapidly circulated his Heavenly Dao true energy to heal his injuries. At the same time, he pressed his palm against the wall, spinning around to see who had ambushed him. But before he could fully turn, his hair stood on end again as another oppressive force arrived.

His opponent attacked continuously, not even giving him a chance to turn around.

"Damn it!"

Knowing that turning around under such attacks would mean death, he focused his mind. The domain he had comprehended from studying the Starry Sky Transcendence Scripture abruptly emerged around his body. Having reached the peak of the Nascent Soul realm, the domain surrounding him was no longer a mere meter but extended to five meters, comparable to an early Domain realm cultivator.

Moreover, its power was consolidated, far stronger than that of an early Domain realm cultivator.

As the domain appeared, the incoming force weakened somewhat. But before he could breathe a sigh of relief, he saw the domain, like an egg crushed under a boulder, crack with a "crack, crack!" sound, forming fissures.

The cracks grew larger, and then with a "boom!" it exploded.

Pfft!

Another mouthful of blood sprayed out. Zhang Xuan was pressed tightly against the wall, seemingly about to be flattened into a meat patty.

"Too strong—at least at the peak of the Saint Domain Seventh Layer!"

His heart turned cold. After two consecutive moves, he had no reaction, not even seeing who his opponent was. A feeling of helplessness surged in Zhang Xuan's heart.

It was somewhat similar to when he first encountered Luo Chengxin.

With a flip of the hand, clouds and rain could be summoned. The strength he had once considered formidable was utterly useless before this opponent.

"Who the hell is it!" Veins bulged on his forehead. Knowing he could not hesitate, Zhang Xuan gritted his teeth: "Puppet, block for me!"

Whoosh!

Over a hundred puppets stored in the ring immediately flew out.

These were the ones he had subdued with the help of the Heart Demon when refining the ferocious man's head in the North Marsh.

Although most were only at the Primordial Spirit realm, their combined numbers made their power astonishing.

Boom!

As soon as the puppets appeared, they formed a formation and charged at the entity attacking him from behind.

After becoming an Eight-Star Array Master, Zhang Xuan had adjusted the puppets' combined attack formation. Now united, the surrounding air was compressed by the operating formation, producing sonic booms, and an extremely powerful force surged forth in an instant.

Using the formation from the War Master Hall, these puppets had easily defeated Yue Hall Master, who was at the initial stage of Saint Domain Six. Now even stronger, going all out, they could contend with a Saint Domain Seven expert!

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!

The combined power, like an ocean, spread forward. But before it could unleash its full might, the attack from behind came crashing down like a boulder rolling from a high mountain. No matter how one resisted, the outcome was sealed—only to be crushed.

Bang, bang, bang, bang!

A series of air explosions, the formation collapsed instantly. Then the puppets were sent flying, each embedded in the rock wall, all losing their combat power!

Swoosh!

Just as the puppets were knocked away, the air hummed softly. A long sword appeared from nowhere in the void, turning into a pale blue sword light that stabbed backward.

This sword energy had clearly been gathering power for a long time. As it appeared, the surrounding air converged into a massive vortex, and in the blink of an eye, it reached the source of the power behind him.

Spirit Void Sword!

Knowing the puppets would not be able to withstand the attack, this top-grade saint artifact had been hidden among them earlier, serving as his true killing move!

Though he hadn't had time to execute One Sword Splitting the Sea, the Spirit Void Sword itself was not inferior to a Saint Domain Seven expert. Coupled with the sneak attack, it immediately displayed extraordinary power, as if it could split heaven and earth!

Hum!

Just as Zhang Xuan thought the ambusher behind him would be thrown into disarray by this sword, a faint voice sounded again.

Then the surrounding space seemed to change its structure. In an instant, the Spirit Void Sword fell into a folded space, and his spiritual connection with it vanished, leaving it beyond his control.

Saint Domain Eight...

His body stiffened, and Zhang Xuan's scalp tingled.